Truly you're a researcher, there's no doubt. Look at your determination to grow the audience with your driving force. I love that spirit.
From your post @manuelhooks, I've learnt that there's an air that reduce it tension during August season.
African Easterly Jet (AEJ):
This jet is a fast-moving band of air that changes its direction in August, reducing the flow of rain rain inducing moist air from the Atlantic Ocean.
Thanks for sharing Sir